Cook

Olympic-View-Post-Acute; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Leadership role in kitchen

Opportunities to grow culinary and SUP

Job summary

Olympic View Post Acute is seeking an experienced Cook to lead meal preparation for our residents, ensuring meals are nutritious, flavorful, and served with care.

You will supervise kitchen staff, adjust production to census, and prepare substitutes to accommodate dietary, cultural, and religious preferences.

This hands-on leadership role offers a clear path to influence resident quality of life and to grow your culinary and supervisory skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food handling regulations.
• Able to read menus and substitution lists; strong communication.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality, including weekends/holidays.
• Stand for extended periods; lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience in institutional kitchen settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritionally balanced meals in institutional quantities.
• Adjust quantities based on census to prevent waste.
• Supervise kitchen staff during food prep and tray assembly.
• Prepare substitutes to meet dietary, cultural, and religious preferences.
• Participate in inventory ordering and receiving of stock.
• Monitor resident acceptance and report findings to supervisor.
• Operate equipment safely and follow cleaning/maintenance schedules.
• Handle, store, and dispose of food per policy and regulations.
• Maintain sanitary prep areas and use PPE as needed.
• Inspect for pests/safety issues and report/correct promptly.
• Support survey readiness and interact with state surveyors.
• Attend in-services and apply training to daily tasks.

Skills

Food handling

Menu reading

Communication

Attendance

Stamina

Job description

Cook | Olympic View Post Acute | $23-$25/hour

Do you take pride in preparing meals that make people feel cared for? Olympic View Post Acute is looking for an experienced Cook to lead meal preparation for our residents, ensuring every dish is nutritious, flavorful, and served with care.

What You'll Do

• Prepare palatable, nutritionally balanced meals in institutional quantities according to menus, recipes, and each resident's diet type
• Cook and adjust food quantities based on census to avoid over- or under-production
• Supervise kitchen staff on food prep, tray assembly, and cleaning/storage of supplies and equipment
• Prepare food substitutes to accommodate resident choices, cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences
• Participate in inventory ordering and receiving of stock and supplies
• Monitor resident acceptance of menu items and report findings to the Dietary Services Supervisor
• Operate food preparation equipment safely and per manufacturer guidelines, following cleaning and maintenance schedules
• Handle, store, and dispose of food in compliance with facility policy and applicable regulations
• Maintain sanitary food prep and storage areas, following infection control procedures and using PPE as needed
• Inspect work areas for pests, safety hazards, or maintenance issues and report/correct promptly
• Support survey readiness and interact professionally with state surveyors as directed
• Attend in-services and apply training to daily tasks

Why Work Here

• Competitive pay: $23-$25/hour
• A hands-on leadership role in the kitchen with real influence over resident quality of life
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to grow your culinary and supervisory skills

What You'll Need

• Working knowledge of food handling, preparation, and storage regulations
• Ability to read and follow menus, tray tickets, and substitution lists; strong communication skills
• Reliable attendance and punctuality, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform continuous bending, squatting, and reaching
• Ability to pass an annual TB screening and physical exam
• Comfort working in a skilled nursing environment

Olympic View Post Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.